In case you missed the debate last Thursday here is my opening and closing speeches – we were allowed 60 seconds for each. I must say that this debate put on by the Chamber and 99.1 was one of the best I have ever participated in. Credit also goes to the candidates all of whom conducted themselves with professionalism (myself included :)).
OPENING
Hi my name is Jeff Wesley.
Thank you to CKXS and the Chamber of Commerce for putting this debate together.
It has been an honour to represent Wallaceburg for over 20 years as your Mayor and current Councillor. I was born at Sydenham District Hospital, went to school here and married Michelle 34 years ago…also in Wallaceburg. We have four married children with three grandchildren.
My heart and my family are in Wallaceburg and always will be. I cherish this community that has been so good to me.
For over 30 years I have stood up for Wallaceburg and always put Wallaceburg first.
When our hospital, our pool, our walking bridge and our drinking water were threatened I stood up for Wallaceburg, did my homework and spoke with knowledge and conviction!
You have four excellent candidates here tonight but only two of us will be elected. I would be honoured to be one of your two votes. With your support on October 27th I can continue to give Wallaceburg the leadership, the experience and the strong voice needed to stand up for you and our community.
Please vote for Jeff Wesley. Thank you.
CLOSING
Thank you for the opportunity to be here.
If re-elected I will put my strong voice, leadership and experience back to work for you. I have never shied away from the tough issues and I will continue to speak up in support of Wallaceburg.
We need more jobs. We have had some success but we need more. I will give it everything I have to get even more jobs.
Lower Taxes – Lower Electricity – Lower Costs to run a household and a business -I have a long track record in opposing wasteful and unnecessary spending to save your hard earned tax dollars and I will continue to do so.
Sydenham District Hospital is a vital part of our community and it is my personal goal to resolve the uncertainty around our hospital once and for all.
An amalgamated municipality like Chatham Kent does not mean that all important services and new development should be in Chatham. The outlying communities, such as Wallaceburg, deserve to get their fair share and I will work to make sure that happens.
On October 27th I sincerely ask for your support. You have two votes and I would be honoured to be one of them. Please vote for Jeff Wesley. Thank you.
